Description
Adapted from the greedygourmet.com.if curry paste is not available use powder. Suitable for freezing.
Ingredients
- Yellow Split Peas
- Onion
- Garlic Clove
- Carrots
- Potato
- Chili
- Sunflower Oil
- Fresh Gingerroot
- Curry Paste
- Salt And Pepper
- Double Cream
- Chives
Instructions
- Bring the split peas to the boil and boil steadily for 10 minutes
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic, ginger and chili and fry, stirring, for 10 minutes until evenly browned
- Stir in the curry paste, carrots and potato and fry for a further 5 minutes
- Add the curried vegetable mixture to the split peas
- Return to the boil, cover and simmer for a further 35 minutes until the vegetables and peas are tender
- Transfer to a blender or food processor and work until fairly smooth
- Return to the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste and heat through
- Garnish with dollops of cream and chives